The futuristic animated series, Futurama, known for its comedic take on science fiction, took a humorous jab at cryptocurrency mining in its latest installment, demonstrating the show’s knack for predicting trends well before they materialize.
The show’s third episode of its recent version, titled “How the West Was 1010001,” was released on Hulu on August 6, where the characters found themselves indebted to the Robot Mafia.
In a clever parody, they embarked on a journey to “Crypto Country,” a fictional representation of the Wild West, reminiscent of Bitcoin mining’s resource-intensive nature.
Set in the year 3023, Futurama’s portrayal of the cryptocurrency landscape remained true to its comedic nature.
The price of BTC remained volatile, and people scoured the land for sources of “cheap, filthy electricity” to facilitate their mining operations.
The episode’s humor manifested through absurd scenarios, like collecting thallium for crypto mining chips, relocating to the comically named “Doge City,” and BTC miners consuming such massive energy that it started ionizing the atmosphere.
Not solely focused on Bitcoin, the show humorously touched upon “danged Ethereum” and depicted robots’ heads repurposed for mining crypto.
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Remarkably, Futurama had been on air since March 1999, a decade before the inception of Bitcoin.
While the show had rarely delved into cryptocurrency discussions, its recent episode underscores the growing presence of digital assets in mainstream media, spanning from animated series like South Park to blockbuster films like Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Curiously, the episode left unaddressed the rationale behind the characters’ persistence in Bitcoin mining in 3023, despite the widely-known BTC halving process.
This process indicates that the final Bitcoin block would likely be mined around the year 2140, making the episode’s comedic depiction divergent from the actual cryptocurrency timeline.
In its characteristic style, Futurama’s latest episode has managed to weave an amusing tale around cryptocurrency mining, showcasing the series’ enduring relevance and its ability to lampoon emerging trends with a comedic touch.
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